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Industry knocks Trump's auto 232 investigation; Freeland claims no NAFTA impact

By Jack Caporal  / May 24, 2018 at 4:43 PM
The Trump administration's decision to open a Section 232 probe into auto and auto parts imports was met with fierce opposition and warnings from a slew of stakeholders who said tariffs on autos and parts would be calamitous to the auto industry, global economy and U.S. relations with key trading partners and allies. The investigation , announced on Wednesday, comes as the Trump administration is looking to wrap up talks with Mexico and Canada on a renegotiated NAFTA deal. Auto...

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